Massachusetts § 10 - Changes in wards; notice to state secretary

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§ 10. Changes in wards; notice to state secretary

Section 10. When wards of a city have been changed or when voting precincts in a city or town have been established, changed or discontinued, the city or town clerk shall forthwith give a written notice thereof to the state secretary, stating the number, designation and official description of such wards or voting precincts and in a city the wards where such precincts are situated.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10 cover?

Section 10 ("Changes in wards; notice to state secretary") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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